In this 3rd installment of Ask A Sex Researcher for Karley Sciortino’s fantastic blog Slutever, I discuss how to have anal sex, the psychological meaning of penetration, and how to get what you want in bed when faced with a selfish partner. Have a weird, dirty, ridiculous or just plain complicated sex question you want answered by Karley & me? We’ll be doing that this coming Monday on the Huffington Post Sex & Love podcast. So send your questions to loveandsexpodcast@huffingtonpost.com. Even better — record a voice memo asking your question (if you have more than one, record each question

Is there a casual sex epidemic among young people today? Do men really want more casual sex than women? Is hooking up harming our physical, psychological, and sexual health? Are hookup apps spelling the end of love, relationships and marriage? Can I hook up (often) and still keep my sanity (and reputation)? Casual sex both titillates our curiosities and stokes our fears, resulting in many myths and mysteries about the practice and those who engage in it. But what does the science say? Join me this coming Wednesday (May 6) for a discussion that will examine how much truth lies behind the myths

Tomorrow, Sunday May 3, 7:30-9:30 pm, I’ll be taking my NYU Human Sexuality class on a field trip to Babeland for a workshop on orgasms. As the event description says: “Take risks, get more of what you want from sex, and be a better partner. We’ll show you how in this workshop based on our popular book, Moregasm: Babeland’s Guide to Mind-Blowing Sex. Expand your sexual repertoire with our range of tips and techniques covering oral sex, anal sex, the G-spot, female ejaculation, and sex toys.” You always ask about fun sex ed-related events in the city or tell me how

I recently had a wonderful conversation with Maya Jane Jordan – a woman with an incredibly sexy voice – on her show Head Games for Playboy Radio. We talked about hookups, the Casual Sex Project, the mental health status of BDSM and its practitioners, and the importance of embracing your sexuality without shame. It’s an excellent reason to subscribe to Playboy Radio: Check it out Head Games, Episode 20.

Having a dominant partner can make one feel unhappy & less autonomous, which lowers relationship satisfaction. The solution? Try to share the #power in your relationship. Via Science of Rels. ow.ly/rrGd30h7rVg... See MoreSee Less